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Geography | Upsc PYQ | UPSC Previous Year Question | UPSC Prelims PYQ

Geography Question No. 1 On 21st June, the Sun looks_one does not set below the horizon at the arctic circle looks_two does not set below the horizon at antractic circle looks_3 Shines vertically overhead at noon on the equator looks_4 Shines vertically overhead at the tropic of capricorn Answer looks_one does not set below the horizon at the arctic circle Solution Solution : The features of 21st of June : 1. summer solstice 2. longest day as compared to other days of years 3. sun never set on arctic circle 4. Sun shines directly on tropic of cancer. Question no. 2 What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1) Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material 2) Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury 3) Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroid...

What is UPSC ? What is Function of UPSC ?

UPSC The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body of India that conducts direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and the Central Civil Services (Group A and B) through examinations. It is one of the most competitive and prestigious exams, civil services, conducted by the UPSC, India’s major regulating body. Function of UPSC The functions of the UPSC under Article 320 of the Constitution include the following: 1. Conducting examinations for appointment to the services of the Union. 2. Direct recruitment of aspirants by selection through interviews. 3. Appointment of officers on promotion/deputation/ absorption. 4. Framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government. 5. Managing disciplinary cases related to different Civil Services or officers. 6. Advising the Government on any matter assigned to the Commission by the President of India. Composition of UPSC The UPSC is compos...